Truth Wanted Podcast By Atheist Community of Austin cover art

Truth Wanted

Truth Wanted

By: Atheist Community of Austin
Listen for free

Prime Member Exclusive | $0.99/mo for 4 months + $20 Audible credit

$8.99/mo thereafter—terms apply.
WHAT IS TRUTH WANTED? 🤔

Truth Wanted is a show about getting to the bottom of beliefs, whether it’s karma or Christ, Bigfoot or crystals. Truth Wanted would like to know how you know it’s true.

Hosted by ObjectivelyDan, Truth Wanted takes calls from the community (that means YOU!) and features new guests every week, emphasizing thorough conversations over name-calling and scoffing (most of the time). Truth Wanted focuses on how and why people believe what they believe, and how you can talk about beliefs in more effective ways.

Call Truth Wanted! 7:00-8 :30PM CT at 1-512-991-9242 or call with your computer 💻 http://tiny.cc/calltw


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-wanted--3195473/support.Copyright Atheist Community of Austin Spirituality
Episodes
  • Truth Wanted 9.39 with ObjectivelyDan and Doubting Timmy

    Truth Wanted 9.39 with ObjectivelyDan and Doubting Timmy
    Sep 28 2026
    In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Doubting Timmy explore Catholic traditions, moral frameworks, and near-death experiences with callers who challenge conventional religious thinking.

    Anne in CA shares her Catholic upbringing, attending CCD classes and being named after a saint. She recalls teachings about prayer and the afterlife. The hosts explore how childhood indoctrination shapes religious identity. What happens when these early teachings are examined critically as adults?

    Gohan in TX, a Catholic, clarifies Church teachings on saints and intercession before diving into absolute versus utilitarian morality. Using examples like lying and the Thanos snap, he defends absolute moral frameworks. The hosts challenge whether rigid moral rules account for real-world complexity. Can morality exist without considering consequences?

    Kelly in MN describes herself as a Christian heretic who disagrees with her pastor's interpretation of Job. She recounts a near-death experience from carbon monoxide poisoning and a vision of Jesus that strengthened her faith. The hosts probe the reliability of such experiences as evidence. How do we distinguish genuine revelation from brain chemistry?

    Thank you for tuning in this week! We will see you next time!

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-wanted--3195473/support.
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Truth Wanted 9.38 with ObjectivelyDan and Ambushed Apostate

    Truth Wanted 9.38 with ObjectivelyDan and Ambushed Apostate
    Sep 21 2026
    In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Ambushed Apostate dive into Christian nationalism, religious trauma, and the political weaponization of faith!

    Anne in CA discusses how Christian nationalism targets women through the pro-life movement's escalating restrictions on reproductive rights. Why do these movements frame bodily autonomy as a threat to religious freedom? The hosts explore how fundamentalist beliefs drive political action that strips away women's healthcare access. What happens when religious doctrine becomes state policy? The conversation reveals how Christian nationalism uses women's bodies as battlegrounds for theological control, turning medical decisions into moral crusades.

    Thank you for tuning in this week! We'll see you next time!

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-wanted--3195473/support.
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Truth Wanted 9.37 with ObjectivelyDan and Jim Barrows

    Truth Wanted 9.37 with ObjectivelyDan and Jim Barrows
    Sep 14 2026
    In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Jim Barrows navigate belief, bodily autonomy, grief, and cosmological claims with callers from across the globe.

    Robert-CA calls to encourage Christians to be gentle in conversations but quickly pivots to abortion rights and bodily autonomy. The hosts challenge his position on forced pregnancy and the conversation derails into conspiracy theories about drag queens and trans people, leading to call termination. What happens when gentleness gives way to unfounded fear?

    Anne-CA shares her experience of feeling her deceased father's presence and wonders if it was supernatural. The hosts explain grief hallucinations as a natural psychological response to loss, not evidence of the paranormal. Anne reflects on the difference between mental illness and grief. How do we honor our loved ones without invoking the supernatural?

    John-(Canada) argues America isn't a Christian nation due to indigenous peoples' presence and emphasizes environmental issues over religious debates. The hosts agree secular government is essential and note how religious worldviews impact climate action. Can we prioritize the planet over theological disputes?

    Ex-Muslim-(Pakistan) asks how atheists answer the question of the universe's creation. The hosts explain the question assumes a creator, discuss Big Bang theory, and emphasize the burden of proof lies with those claiming a god exists. Why do we assume creation requires a creator?

    Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-wanted--3195473/support.
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 29 mins
adbl_web_anon_alc_button_suppression_t1
No reviews yet